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Gracie Barra Blacktown City - Premium School

Gracie Barra Blacktown City - Premium School image

CONGRATULATIONS on achieving the status of Premium School in 2022 and for your commitment to excellence!!!

 

 

 

APRIL PROMO

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Join us in April and celebrate our 35th anniversary!!!

The only thing you need to get good at Jiu Jitsu

The only thing you need to get good at Jiu Jitsu image

If you want to get good at Jiu Jitsu there is one thing that is important. To be your best at anything you only really need one thing and that is DISCIPLINE.

Why you should train with the scariest person in the Academy:

Why you should train with the scariest person in the Academy: image

"The art of jiu jitsu is actuallly a method through which one strives for self-perfection."

Why should I train with someone smaller and weaker than me?

Why should I train with someone smaller and weaker than me? image

If you want to develop an all-round game seek out the biggest, the strongest, the smallest, the weakest and everyone in between. They can all help you because they all offer different challenges. Develop a Jiu Jitsu game that works on all varieties on body shapes and sizes and don’t be surprised if that smaller weaker looking person, gives you a hard time. 

Journey from White Belt to Black Belt

Journey from White Belt to Black Belt image

The only people who get Black Belts are Brown Belts. To get a Brown Belt you have to be a Purple Belt. Only Blue Belts get Purple Belts and to get a Blue Belt you have to start with a White Belt. Each of the belts along the way are rewarding and bring their own set of challenges but you should see them as stepping stones to the goal of Black Belt. The Black Belt itself is not the ultimate destination, it is part of the journey.  

Returning After A Break

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Returning to training after a break...

Tough times and Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu

Tough times and Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu image

Although we are separated we are connected...We are not just a TEAM, but a FAMILY!!!

WE ARE GRACIE BARRA!!! STRONGER TOGETHER!!!

Fighter Spirit

Fighter Spirit image

We cannot allow this pandemic to prevent us from continuing to work towards our mission of bringing Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone. We understand that, especially in times like this, you and your family need Jiu-Jitsu to stay healthy, both physically and mentally. 

The Psychological Benefits of Jiu Jitsu

The Psychological Benefits of Jiu Jitsu image

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers a lot of unique experiences that trigger rich, subtle, and fulfilling psychological changes in its students — these are changes that promote positive transformation and keep people coming back to the mats to be the very best version of themselves.

New Years RESOLUTION!!!

New Years RESOLUTION!!! image

Each New Year many people make resolutions to make their lives better.

Why is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu so popular?

Why is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu so popular? image

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is so popular and it is one of the fastest growing fighting arts in the world.

For many people it is a way of life and the benefits you can gain from jiu jitsu are both physical and mental.

🔺Women In Charge Campaign for 2019 🔺

🔺Women In Charge Campaign for 2019 🔺 image

"One woman can make a difference, but together we can rock the world!!!"

FREE self-defence program for WOMEN!!!

Not long now for the Women in Charge Program at Gracie Barra Blacktown City:

Nov 18 - 7.30pm
        20 - 7pm
        22 - 7pm
        25 - 7.30pm
        27 - 7pm

🔺Women In Charge Campaign for 2019 🔺

Five Reasons Why Women Should Train Jiu Jitsu

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Five reasons why women should train Jiu Jitsu:

1. Its FUN! 

2. Self Defence

3. Functional Fitness

4. You will meet new people and become part of a community

5. Confidence

Beginners Guide to Jiu Jitsu – Positional control

Beginners Guide to Jiu Jitsu – Positional control image

The seemingly endless number of techniques and positional variations in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the things that makes the gentle art very interesting for students of all ages and abilities.

The White Belt

The White Belt  image

“The White Belt is a higher rank than sitting on the lounge.”

Tips and what to expect on your first day of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Gracie Barra

Tips and what to expect on your first day of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Gracie Barra image

You have read or heard about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and now want to give a try. Don’t wait until you get fit because you can do Jiu Jitsu at any fitness level and you will get fit while you are doing Jiu Jitsu. Here are some tips on what to expect on your first class and what you can do to get the most out of it. 

Why choose Gracie Barra?

Why choose Gracie Barra? image

Why Gracie Barra?

Jiu Jitsu FOR EVERYONE!!!

What to look for in a gym?

What to look for in a gym? image

As Jiu Jitsu increases in popularity there are more and more places offering Jiu Jitsu these days so what should you look for when choosing where to train? Nothing beats going into the gym and watching a class and talking with the instructors and students. Here are 5 suggestions to help you pick which gyms to visit and what to look for.  
 

Why train Jiu Jitsu?

Why train Jiu Jitsu? image

Learn about all the benefits Jiu Jitsu can give you!!! Come see us at Gracie Barra Blacktown City!!!

Why Train Jiu Jitsu for Self Defence?

Why Train Jiu Jitsu for Self Defence? image

Understand why it is best for you to train jiu jitsu as a form of self defence.

Red Shield Founder Gracie Barra Blacktown City

Red Shield Founder Gracie Barra Blacktown City image

Join today to guarantee your spot as founding member and don't be charged until the first day of classes!!!

This is a status you can take with you through your entire jiu jitsu journey.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!!!